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Monday, August 9, 2010

taxpayer dollars for solar panels

The government is handing out nearly $2 billion for new solar plants that President Barack Obama says will create thousands of jobs and increase the use of renewable energy sources.

Given the numbers in the article, it works out to $400,000 per job-- and an increase in the use of, apparently inefficient, renewable energy sources. On the former, he's angling for "job creation", but you can't increase taxes or debt by $2 billion-- and spend $2 billion-- to create (net) jobs.

Interestingly, only two companies will receive the money. It's funny to hear people on the Left talk about monied interests-- albeit selectively.

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First and foremost, I am saved by God's grace as manifested most clearly through the atoning death of Jesus Christ-- and thus, adopted into His family. As a result, I increasingly seek to extend His grace to others in my daily life. On the home front, I am a husband and father to four young boys (two by adoption and two the more conventional way). Professionally, I am an economist who loves to teach and is active in public policy circles. Vocationally, I am an active writer and the author of three books (one on the book of Joshua; two on public policy-- one secular, one Christian). Finally, I am the co-author of a 21-month discipleship curriculum, Thoroughly Equipped, for developing competent lay-leaders in the Church.